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Antique Teak and Brass Zanzibar Trunk
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Antique Teak and Brass Zanzibar Trunk

19th century
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Sold 6 March 2025 · Antiquus
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A good quality Zanzibar trunk from the 19c. Has 3 small drawers to base plus carrying handles on sides. A handsome trunk well decorated and ready to place in your home size in inches 44 l 19 t 19 deep . Delivery to England Wales and Scottish borders via courier service £50.00. Thanks for looking.

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Antiquus has dated this Antique Brass Bound Chest to the 19th Century.

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A good quality Zanzibar trunk from the 19c. Has 3 small drawers to base plus carrying handles on sides. A handsome trunk well decorated and ready to place in your home size in inches 44 l 19 t 19 deep . Delivery to England Wales and Scottish borders via courier service £50.00. Thanks for looking.
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Antiquus has dated this Antique Brass Bound Chest to the 19th Century.

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Archive I An antique rectangular wooden trunk featuring elaborate brass plating, studded geometric patterns, and three small drawers along the base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Teak and Brass Zanzibar Trunk

Archive II An antique rectangular wooden trunk featuring elaborate brass plating, studded geometric patterns, and three small drawers along the base. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular wooden trunk featuring elaborate brass plating, studded geometric patterns, and three small drawers along the base. View III
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Archive VI An antique rectangular wooden trunk featuring elaborate brass plating, studded geometric patterns, and three small drawers along the base. View VI
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An antique rectangular wooden trunk featuring elaborate brass plating, studded geometric patterns, and three small drawers along the base.
Antique teak and brass Zanzibar trunk
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An antique rectangular wooden trunk featuring elaborate brass plating, studded geometric patterns, and three small drawers along the base.
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  • ObjectTrunks and Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGlobal Trade / Maritime
  • MaterialTeak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass strapwork, Repousse brass studs, Geometric brass plates, Base drawers

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Zanzibar trunks, also known as Omani or spice chests, were traditionally crafted in the Middle East and India before being traded through the port of Zanzibar. They were used by merchants and sea captains for storing valuables, textiles, and spices during maritime trade.

These chests are typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods like teak or rosewood, heavily reinforced with hand-beaten brass plates, studs, strapwork, and elaborate hasp-and-staple locking mechanisms.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-punched brass work, traditional dovetail joints, signs of age-related patina in the timber, and hand-forged iron or brass fixings rather than modern machine-pressed components.

Such statement trunks work well as functional coffee tables in living spaces, at the foot of a bed, or as standalone accent pieces that add texture, history, and global character to contemporary rooms.

Maintain the timber by applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the wood, and clean the brass components gently with a soft cloth without using harsh chemical abrasives that strip the aged patina.
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